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Myths about Online Schools

Myth: Students who attend online schools lack socialization and social skills.

FACT: Students at the Washington Virtual Academies will have the opportunity to participate in many academic and social outings. These outings may include trips to museums, skate parks, zoos, parks, and other community destinations. We also encourage students to participate in clubs.

Myth: You'll spend all day staring at a computer.

FACT: While attendance, planning, and assessment are all recorded online, only about 30 percent of the K-8 lessons are taught online, with the percentage higher for high school as students work at more of a collective pace online in conjunction with the teacher. The rest of the K12 curriculum relies on printed and/or hands-on materials, including beautifully crafted textbooks, paint, rocks, and microscopes.

Myth: Attending the Washington Virtual Academies is a part-time job.

FACT: Students will need to spend about four to six hours on schoolwork each day, depending on grade level and full-/part-time status. Students who enroll in WAVA have the option of enrolling full-time (six courses) or part-time (fewer than six courses).

FACT: The Washington Virtual Academies is a district Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) Program of Omak School District. Even though they are not in a "traditional" classroom, your children will spend time each day doing schoolwork to meet the same expectations required of all Washington public school students. Full-time students take the same grade-appropriate state assessments as traditional public school students, including the EOC's, HSP and MSP. Testing Centers are located throughout the state during testing windows to make sure all students are able to participate in these important tests. (Part-time WAVA families can contact our office to set up appropriate testing arrangement, depending on a student's level of enrollment.) Because the K12 online curriculum was developed by experts to meet or exceed state Academic Standards, your students will be fully prepared for these state tests.

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Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend an online public school. Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.

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The Omak School District #19 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district activities, programs, and employment opportunities. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/RCW 28A.640/RCW28A.642 - Omak Officer, LeAnne Olson (509) 826-7687 or WAVA Head of School Mark Christiano (253) 964-1068 and/or Section 504/ADA – Omak Coordinator, Sheila Crowder (509) 826-8143 or WAVA 504 Coordinator Cheryl Zahajko (206) 659-6779. Omak School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace. For more information on Omak School District’s Affirmative Action Plan, please visit the "District Information" section located under "Our District" on the Omak School District website.